Bhagavad Gita 17.26
Sanskrit
Transliteration
praśhaste karmaṇi tathā sach-chhabdaḥ pārtha yujyate
Synonyms
sat: bhāve — in the sense of the nature of the Supreme;
sādhu: bhāve — in the sense of the nature of the devotee;
ca: also;
sat: the word sat;
iti: thus;
etat: this;
prayujyate: is used;
praśaste: in bona fide;
karmaṇi: activities;
tathā: also;
sat: śabdaḥ — the sound sat;
pārtha: O son of Pṛthā;
yujyate: is used;
yajñe: in sacrifice;
tapasi: in penance;
dāne: in charity;
ca: also;
sthitiḥ: the situation;
sat: the Supreme;
iti: thus;
ca: and;
ucyate: is pronounced;
karma: work;
ca: also;
eva: certainly;
tat: for that;
arthīyam: meant;
sat: the Supreme;
iti: thus;
eva: certainly;
abhidhīyate: is indicated .;
English Meaning
The Absolute Truth is the objective of devotional sacrifice, and it is indicated by the word sat. The performer of such sacrifice is also called sat, as are all works of sacrifice, penance and charity which, true to the absolute nature, are performed to please the Supreme Person, O son of Pṛthā.
Life Theme
Faith and Choices
Life Application
Making choices that reflect one’s values and belief system.